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Chinese border is literally at a hand's distance. Very low oxygen and low temperatures with speedy winds can make physical activity difficult. Salute to Indian army!!
November usually doesn't have snow enroute. The road to Nathula is the best in Sikkim which otherwise are a pain. I am sure the views will be great post snowfall.

Getting there: Nathula is 53 kms from Gangtok and falls in East District of Sikkim. You can book a separate Taxi to reach there or share Taxi. My suggestion is get to Sikkim and book since pre booking will cost you more. Taxi will cost you any where upto INR 4500 for Nathula & Tsomgo lake trip depending on how...
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The place is extremely cold at 14600 ft and a must visit to see the Indo-China Border post. Be wary about the cold and the elevation as it can cause problems. There are 60-80 stairs to reach to top. Don't expect snow. Only in Jan - March.

This pass is situated on the Indo-China Border from Gangtok. You must visit this place if you are in Gangtok. It will take you one full day to visit this place. You need to take special permission from the local authorities. Ask your travel agent of taxi agent to arrange passes for you. You need to carry you id and...
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This place is about 55km from Gangtok, in an Innova the trip costs abour Rs 2500 per person. and is a MUST SEE place. We left from Gangtok at around 8:30am and in about two hours you reach Natula Pass. On the way you can see Tsomgo Lake at the altitude of over 13000 ft, a beautiful lake, you can...
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Yes, You will feel the same when you see fencing at border. Just keeping leg one step , you have entered china with out passport :) . Great feeling when u have visited & shake hands with solders. Keep in must list when you go to sikkim tour

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